Digital 101 in a Day

The Fundamentals classes are, by far, the most popular starting point for photography classes in Chicago and are designed to give the complete beginner a solid understanding of their digital camera and the fundamental knowledge needed to embark upon a lifetime's exploration of photography. There are no 'hidden' or extra fees to pay for any classes at the Academy. There is no Lab fee. All of the supplies needed for printing are supplied by the Academy. There is no required lens to buy. In fact, the fee covers everything you need for the class. The 'Digital in a Day' class has much of the same fundamentals of photography information but does not cover the information in as much depth. If you prefer to learn how to take great photographs without having to 'fiddle' with them on a computer, this class will work for you. Required Materials: Digital SLR Camera (DSLR) Camera User Guide (if you have one) Lens Memory card Fully charged battery Notebook and pen The Academy will supply all other necessary equipment and materials at no extra charge. The photography subjects: How a DSLR works Camera Settings Mode Dial White Balance Metering Mode Autofocus File Formats Image Archiving Shutter Speed Hand Held Camera Shake Critique Motion Blur Aperture Depth of Field ISO f16 Rule Exposure Compensation Exposure Lock The ABC of exposure Quality of Light Composition In addition to the above topics, the Four Week Digital classes cover the following subjects Macro / Close-up We will explore the equipment and techniques required for close-up photography Time Lapse Learn to make cinema quality time-lapse movies Still have questions? Ask the community .